Casey + Cassandra are a pair of best friends with the same rare disease. Their goal is simple: sharing their lives to showcase the beauty and normalcy in disability, while having fun together. They’ll also touch on accessibility, friendships, style, and everything in between as they live their best, rare, lives! For show notes, go to rarewithflair.com
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126. the coziest comfiest things that revive our souls
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1:00:16hi hello hey, grab your emotional support item of choice and cuddle up with us! Life is challenging, period. Inspired by the podcast A Beautiful Mess by sisters Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman, we’re diving into the little things that bring us comfort. We all have go-to comforts in stressful times or when we just need a boost, whether it’s a nostalgi…
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hi hello hey: let’s get fit!! In over 125 episodes across five years, we’ve somehow never devoted a full episode to fitness… until now! In the past few years, we’ve truly found a love for moving our bodies, and today we’re sharing our fitness journeys from childhood sports to the workouts keeping us active now. We might not be the sportiest girlies…
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124. we’ve changed our minds?: our 5 year podaversary
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1:00:11hi hello hey, happy FIVE YEARS of Rare with Flair! As wild as it feels to say, it’s true: we’ve changed in the five years since we started this podcast. To celebrate our fifth podaversary (!!!), we’re reflecting on the ways we’ve grown. Some shifts are small, and others are in how we approach big things like disclosing, advocating, and accepting he…
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hi, hello, hey, we’re talking all about guide dogs today! 🦮 Over the years, we’ve gotten lots of requests to make an episode all about guide dogs. Whether you’re seriously considering one or just curious about what it takes to get a working dog, this episode is for you! We’ve talked about canes plenty, and even compared pet dogs and guide dogs befo…
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122. taking quizzes like it’s a slumber party
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41:28hi hello hey, ready to get cozy with us?? Longtime listeners know that personality quizzes hate to see us coming. We’ve always loved them, even as kids! So when Cass recently stumbled upon her old American Girl quiz books, we knew we had to bring them to the pod. In this episode, we each take a quiz from one of the three vintage books and find out …
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121. ranking every disabled character we’ve seen recently
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57:51hi hello hey, ready for some representation? A few years ago, we did an episode all about disability representation in media (with one of the greatest episode titles in Rare with Flair history), focusing specifically on blind characters in animated and live-action shows and movies. Since then, we’ve come across even more disabled characters (not ju…
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120. still alive but barely breathing lmao: ATS recap
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1:05:15hi hello hey, we’re exhausted but invigorated! We know we say “this is a special episode” a lot (because, honestly, every episode is special to us). But this one really is: it’s only the third time in Rare with Flair history that we’ve recorded almost entirely in the same room! If you’re new here, you might’ve thought we always record together, but…
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119. we’re each other’s biggest influencer
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1:05:19hi hello hey, it’s time for a little catch up on what we’re into lately! Once or twice a year, we like to take a minute (or an hour) to catch you guys up on what we’ve been up to aside from going to the Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome conference and talking all things disability. On this edition of “What Are We Into Lately?,” we talk about the books, mus…
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hi hello hey, let’s go to the doctor! It’s been a hot minute since we did an episode on chronic health, but we’re BACK and ready for action! On this episode, we’re diving into what it really means to be your own advocate in the healthcare system, especially when you have a rare disease and a vision impairment. From the constant parade of specialist…
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117. few but many: HPS conference 2025
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1:23:45hi, hello, hey—grab your popcorn, because it’s conference time! As many of you know, we’re two best friends with the same rare disease, living our best lives. We truly wouldn’t be friends without Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome—or without this incredible conference. It’s where our friendship began, and where we reconnect with our amazing community year a…
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116. rare but radiant: our new and improved skincare routines
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49:59Case + Cass share their skincare faves—from holy-grail cleansers to sunscreens, moisturizers, and acne must-haves.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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115. internet fan meetups, unicorn snot, & trying to see the jumbotron
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1:03:42Case + Cass share concert stories, artist and fan meet-ups, and the accommodations that help them rock out—even at music festivals!By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass discuss reading the room—when to disclose disabilities for accommodations and when it’s okay to let things go.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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113. an instagram reel revealed who we really are
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48:43Case + Cass explore their personalities in a new way through the lens of personality tests from Instagram reels.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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112. a grocery delivery shopper yelled at cass??
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56:02Case + Cass talk about the grocery delivery services they use, shocking mishaps, and the kindest shoppers who went above and beyond.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass share how they pay it forward, from thanking friends for rides to showing care for loved ones in thoughtful ways.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass share their 2025 vision boards, their word for the year, and what they plan to stop, start, or continue in the new year.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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109. our wildest vision board dreams came true!
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1:11:57Case + Cass review their vision boards for 2024 to see how their years measured up. They also give highlights of their year in seasons.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case & Cass share frustrating discrimination experiences—rideshare denials, job stories, and some shocking, never-told moments.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass chat about childhood video games, what they play now, and their tips for making gaming more accessible with low vision.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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106. we’re delulu about what we look like in public
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55:10Case + Cass talk about how, despite their best efforts, they always look a little odd in public when trying to look "normal."By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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105. case & cass’ carTWOon adventures
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1:11:28Case + Cass talk about four more cartoons they've watched together in the last year and a half and plug other cartoons they've seen lately.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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104. did they really just say that?!
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1:21:55Case + Cass share the uncomfortable, rude, silly, and ableist things people have said to them in public about their vision.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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103. live from columbus: recapping our amazing weekend
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49:54Case visits Cass in Columbus! The two recap their jam packed weekend of candles, bookstores, bakeries, and the renaissance fair.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass bought new canes and give their reviews. They also share hot takes on different cane styles and explain the benefits of cane use.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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101. cass has curly hair & case is running?!
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59:19Case + Cass talk about what they've been into lately, including self-care, hobbies, side hustles, and media they've enjoyed.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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100. over one hundred hours of us yapping!!!
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1:14:45Case + Cass celebrate releasing over 100 episodes and list their all-time favorites along with other episodes they’re proud of.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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99. the unhappiest place on earth: discrimination at disneyland
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1:01:02Case + Cass share their humiliating experience trying to get the DAS pass accommodation on their recent trip to Disneyland.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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98. rolling out the red carpet for the albinism conference
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1:24:58Case + Cass recap their time at the albinism conference in California. They talk about sessions they led and spending time with friends.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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97. how we stopped word-vomiting all our struggles
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1:11:59Case + Cass touch on what oversharing looks like and how they used to give too much information about their health and life.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass talk about their bleeding disorder, how it affects them, and how they manage it. They also share some not-too-gory stories.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass run through the things they’ve changed in their condos since early 2022 and how their homes have evolved to be more “them.”By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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94. fear of photos or light sensitivity: the photophobia episode
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58:23Case + Cass talk all about their light sensitivity, and how it affects them outdoors and indoors, including their favorite sunglasses.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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93. the great cardigan debate: our style roots
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1:04:41Case + Cass talk about the 8 style roots and which 3 describe their personal styles. They also list pieces that push their style boundaries.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Cass breaks the news that her guide dog, Romana, is retiring. She and Case explain the process, share memories, and even give a Rupert update!By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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91. doctors at a bar, cute lab mice, & dancing dinosaurs: HPS conference recap
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1:20:44Case + Cass recap the 2024 HPS Conference. They discuss key moments, funny interactions, and overall feelings about this special event.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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90. too sick to be healthy, too healthy to be sick
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1:07:58Case + Cass talk candidly about living with chronic illness. They touch on what it's like be both sick and healthy and celebrate small wins.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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89. the moments that defined our ten-year friendship
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1:05:31Case + Cass celebrate ten years of friendship, looking back on how their relationship has grown and what makes their relationship unique.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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88. side hustles, plant murder, & melting away the stress
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1:04:49Case + Cass give updates on their booming side hustles, becoming gym bros, plant mom life, and their other current hobbies.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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87. the definitive ranking of all assistive technology
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1:22:31Cass + Case subjectively rank over 20 blind and low vision assistive technologies in a tier list, highlighting their favorite tools.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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86. just a couple decisive, self-aware, water signs: revisiting personality types
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53:04Case + Cass revisit their star signs, enneagrams, and Myers-Briggs personalities and talk about what has changed and what they have in commonBy Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass lovingly poke fun at tone-deaf comments they hear from sighted people and how they feel about themBy Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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84. 2024 vision boards: moving forward with courage
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1:10:13Cass + Case share what they put on their vision boards for 2024 along with their hopes, dreams, and dispositions for the new yearBy Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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83. getting personal: recapping 2023
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1:18:51Cass + Case give a year in review of 2023, walking through each season and sharing the highlights. They also share their hopes for 2024By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Case + Cass give gift suggestions for the blind, low vision, chronically ill, or any person in your life in time for the holiday seasonBy Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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81. we answer your burning questions in our first Q&A
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59:32Cass + Case answer some listener questions in their very first Q & A on a variety of topics from fictional destinations to when to disclose or mask disabilityBy Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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80. concerts we’ve cried at, guilty pleasure albums, and our teenage music tastes
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1:10:30Case + Cass list their top artists and compare to their 2020 episode. They also talk about music they loved as teens and still love todayBy Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Cass and Case process how they think others perceive them, how they perceive themselves, and how they perceive others with their disabilitiesBy Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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78. stitches in Disney, kids in Vegas, ghosts in NOLA: our wild travel memories
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1:06:09Cass + Case talk about trips they've taken from childhood through adulthood and recount some memorable, hilarious travel memoriesBy Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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77. only disabled friends talk about this
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46:49Case + Cass talk about the very specific, disability-related topics they chat about frequently that other people may not understand.By Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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